Trakt MCP
Connects a Trakt account read-only to provide movie and TV recommendations, watched history with play counts, and search for titles on Trakt.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Trakt MCPrecommend five movies for me using Trakt"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Trakt MCP
Connect your own Trakt account to Claude or Codex for movie and TV recommendations, watched history, and search. Read-only: it does not change your Trakt history or ratings.
Desktop setup
Claude
Open Customize → Plugins → Add → Add marketplace → Add from a repository.
Enter
swack-tools/trakt-ai-pluginand add the marketplace.Install Trakt MCP, then start a new chat and follow the connection prompt.
Codex
Add the marketplace once from a terminal:
codex plugin marketplace add swack-tools/trakt-ai-pluginRestart the Codex app, open Plugins, choose the Trakt MCP marketplace, and install Trakt MCP. Start a new chat and follow the connection prompt.
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CLI setup
Claude Code
claude plugin marketplace add swack-tools/trakt-ai-plugin
claude plugin install trakt-mcp@trakt-mcp
claudeIn the new session, open /mcp, select the Trakt server, and authenticate.
Codex CLI
codex plugin marketplace add swack-tools/trakt-ai-plugin
codex plugin add trakt-mcp@trakt-mcp
codexFollow the connection prompt when you first use Trakt.
Connect your Trakt account
Each person signs in with their own Trakt account:
On the authorization page, choose Connect Trakt to display a device code.
Open trakt.tv/activate, sign in, enter the code, and approve access.
Return to the authorization page; it finishes connecting automatically. Then return to your chat.
Try asking
“Recommend five movies for me using Trakt.”
“What TV shows does Trakt recommend for me?”
“Recommend science-fiction movies from 2020 onward.”
“Show me the movies and TV shows I’ve watched.”
“Search Trakt for Arrival.”
Recommendations come from Trakt’s personalized results. History shows watched titles and play counts.
See the full documentation for other clients, troubleshooting, API details, and self-hosting.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only.
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